BUSINESSJul 18 · 06:29 UTCDAWN[email protected] (AFP)

Egypt's 'Garbage City' recyclers reap gains from Iran war plastic squeeze

Egypt's Garbage City recyclers in Manshiyet Nasser are experiencing increased demand for recycled plastic due to supply shortages caused by the US-Israel war on Iran disrupting the Strait of Hormuz. Recyclers like Peter Romany report factories now actively seeking their materials, reversing prior dynamics.

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